Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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